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Saturday, 30 November 2019
NPR News: Deep Political Rifts Often Have Led U.S. To Transformation, Researcher Say
Deep Political Rifts Often Have Led U.S. To Transformation, Researcher Say
America is once again in a sharply polarized era, which makes Lee Drutman of the nonpartisan group New America optimistic. He notes that such times spurred the Revolutionary War and Civil Rights era.
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America is once again in a sharply polarized era, which makes Lee Drutman of the nonpartisan group New America optimistic. He notes that such times spurred the Revolutionary War and Civil Rights era.
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NPR News: Garth Reeves, A Leader In The Black Press And Civil Rights, Dies At 100
Garth Reeves, A Leader In The Black Press And Civil Rights, Dies At 100
Reeves' Miami Times earned a reputation as the Voice of Black Miami, and was recognized in 2011 as the top black newspaper in the country. NPR's Scott Simon talks to a former Times reporter.
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Reeves' Miami Times earned a reputation as the Voice of Black Miami, and was recognized in 2011 as the top black newspaper in the country. NPR's Scott Simon talks to a former Times reporter.
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NPR News: Opinion: Bill Ruckelshaus, Conservationist Who Also Protected The Rule Of Law
Opinion: Bill Ruckelshaus, Conservationist Who Also Protected The Rule Of Law
William Ruckelshaus died this week. He was 87 years old. NPR's Scott Simon remembers his legacy as the first director of the EPA, and a defiant act against President Nixon.
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William Ruckelshaus died this week. He was 87 years old. NPR's Scott Simon remembers his legacy as the first director of the EPA, and a defiant act against President Nixon.
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NPR News: Possibility Of Women Deacons Gives Some Catholics Hope
Possibility Of Women Deacons Gives Some Catholics Hope
Pope Francis recently opened the door to the possibility of women deacons in the Catholic church. Some women have sought official recognition for the ministries they already perform.
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Pope Francis recently opened the door to the possibility of women deacons in the Catholic church. Some women have sought official recognition for the ministries they already perform.
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NPR News: Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say
Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say
Cristiana Barreto says deforestation threatens to erase evidence of huge, dispersed civilizations, including rock art, ceremonial earthworks and waterways.
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Cristiana Barreto says deforestation threatens to erase evidence of huge, dispersed civilizations, including rock art, ceremonial earthworks and waterways.
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NPR News: Two Stars' Suicides Draw Scrutiny To Pressures Of K-Pop Industry, Fans
Two Stars' Suicides Draw Scrutiny To Pressures Of K-Pop Industry, Fans
The deaths of singers Sulli and Goo Hara within weeks of each other are putting a spotlight on mental health, cyberbullying and social issues in South Korea.
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The deaths of singers Sulli and Goo Hara within weeks of each other are putting a spotlight on mental health, cyberbullying and social issues in South Korea.
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NPR News: Is Crimea Russian? U.S. And EU Say No, Apple Says Kremlin Can See What It Wants To
Is Crimea Russian? U.S. And EU Say No, Apple Says Kremlin Can See What It Wants To
The tech giant's apps are doing what the European Union and the U.S. won't: Recognizing Russia's annexation of the peninsula seized from Ukraine. Users in Russia will see it as part of their country.
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The tech giant's apps are doing what the European Union and the U.S. won't: Recognizing Russia's annexation of the peninsula seized from Ukraine. Users in Russia will see it as part of their country.
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NPR News: Tourists Are Overrunning A Pakistani Region That's Too Friendly For Its Own Good
Tourists Are Overrunning A Pakistani Region That's Too Friendly For Its Own Good
Locals in Pakistan's northern highlands call tourists "guests," often welcoming them into their homes. But with domestic tourists nearly outnumbering locals, patience is wearing thin.
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Locals in Pakistan's northern highlands call tourists "guests," often welcoming them into their homes. But with domestic tourists nearly outnumbering locals, patience is wearing thin.
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NPR News: U.S. Iran Tensions May Be Coming To A Head; Is The White House Prepared?
U.S. Iran Tensions May Be Coming To A Head; Is The White House Prepared?
Brett McGurk, a former U.S. envoy to the coalition fighting ISIS, says there's good reason to worry about a near-term confrontation with Iran — and if and the Trump administration is ready for it.
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Brett McGurk, a former U.S. envoy to the coalition fighting ISIS, says there's good reason to worry about a near-term confrontation with Iran — and if and the Trump administration is ready for it.
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NPR News: Week In Politics: More Impeachment Hearings As Trump Heads To NATO Summit
Week In Politics: More Impeachment Hearings As Trump Heads To NATO Summit
The meeting in London comes as several of the member-countries are dealing with recent terror attacks and political turmoil. For President Trump, that will mean House Judiciary Committee hearings.
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The meeting in London comes as several of the member-countries are dealing with recent terror attacks and political turmoil. For President Trump, that will mean House Judiciary Committee hearings.
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NPR News: U.S. Iran Tensions May Be Coming To A Head; Is The White House Prepared?
U.S. Iran Tensions May Be Coming To A Head; Is The White House Prepared?
Brett McGurk, a former U.S. envoy to the coalition fighting ISIS, says there's good reason to worry about a near-term confrontation with Iran — and if and the Trump administration is ready for it.
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Brett McGurk, a former U.S. envoy to the coalition fighting ISIS, says there's good reason to worry about a near-term confrontation with Iran — and if and the Trump administration is ready for it.
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NPR News: Week In Politics: More Impeachment Hearings As Trump Heads To NATO Summit
Week In Politics: More Impeachment Hearings As Trump Heads To NATO Summit
The meeting in London comes as several of the member-countries are dealing with recent terror attacks and political turmoil. For President Trump, that will mean House Judiciary Committee hearings.
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The meeting in London comes as several of the member-countries are dealing with recent terror attacks and political turmoil. For President Trump, that will mean House Judiciary Committee hearings.
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NPR News: With Waters Rising And Its Population Falling, What Is Venice's Future?
With Waters Rising And Its Population Falling, What Is Venice's Future?
Rising sea levels are not the only threat to Venice. As residents continue to leave, the city risks becoming an empty shell sinking under mass tourism. Some 30 million visitors arrive every year.
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Rising sea levels are not the only threat to Venice. As residents continue to leave, the city risks becoming an empty shell sinking under mass tourism. Some 30 million visitors arrive every year.
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NPR News: With Waters Rising And Its Population Falling, What Is Venice's Future?
With Waters Rising And Its Population Falling, What Is Venice's Future?
Rising sea levels are not the only threat to Venice. As residents continue to leave, the city risks becoming an empty shell sinking under mass tourism. Some 30 million visitors arrive every year.
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Rising sea levels are not the only threat to Venice. As residents continue to leave, the city risks becoming an empty shell sinking under mass tourism. Some 30 million visitors arrive every year.
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NPR News: 'We Wanted Our Patrons Back.' Public Libraries Scrap Late Fines To Alleviate Inequity
'We Wanted Our Patrons Back.' Public Libraries Scrap Late Fines To Alleviate Inequity
"There were families that couldn't afford to pay the fines and therefore couldn't return the materials," Chicago Public Library Commissioner Andrea Telli said. "So then we just lost them as patrons."
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"There were families that couldn't afford to pay the fines and therefore couldn't return the materials," Chicago Public Library Commissioner Andrea Telli said. "So then we just lost them as patrons."
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Friday, 29 November 2019
NPR News: Doorbusters Busted: Shoppers Rethink Black Friday
Doorbusters Busted: Shoppers Rethink Black Friday
The day after Thanksgiving is still the busiest shopping day of the year. But, for many reasons, it is losing its status as the focal point of the holiday shopping season.
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The day after Thanksgiving is still the busiest shopping day of the year. But, for many reasons, it is losing its status as the focal point of the holiday shopping season.
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NPR News: Canadians, Increasingly Diverse, Wonder If Hockey Can Shift To Match
Canadians, Increasingly Diverse, Wonder If Hockey Can Shift To Match
The suspension of a NHL coach for a past use of a racist slur is raising questions in Canada about the sport's ability to reflect the nation's increasingly multicultural makeup.
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The suspension of a NHL coach for a past use of a racist slur is raising questions in Canada about the sport's ability to reflect the nation's increasingly multicultural makeup.
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NPR News: Dozens Of Protesters Shot And Killed By Iraqi Security Forces
Dozens Of Protesters Shot And Killed By Iraqi Security Forces
Thursday was among the bloodiest days since protests resumed last month. More than 300 have been killed in that span. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to New York Times Baghdad bureau chief Alissa Rubin.
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Thursday was among the bloodiest days since protests resumed last month. More than 300 have been killed in that span. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to New York Times Baghdad bureau chief Alissa Rubin.
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NPR News: Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire
Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire
The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.
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The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.
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NPR News: When Militants Took Mecca: A Short Siege With An Immense Legacy
When Militants Took Mecca: A Short Siege With An Immense Legacy
Forty years ago, militants held one of Islam's holiest sites — Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque — and thousands of pilgrims hostage for two weeks. Though they failed, they shaped the future of the region.
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Forty years ago, militants held one of Islam's holiest sites — Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque — and thousands of pilgrims hostage for two weeks. Though they failed, they shaped the future of the region.
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NPR News: After Deadly Attacks On Ebola Responders, WHO Watches Congo Outbreak From Outside
After Deadly Attacks On Ebola Responders, WHO Watches Congo Outbreak From Outside
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dr. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization spokesperson in the Democratic Republic of Congo, about attacks in the country against health workers combating Ebola.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dr. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization spokesperson in the Democratic Republic of Congo, about attacks in the country against health workers combating Ebola.
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NPR News: As Brexit Pulls Britain Apart, It Could Bring Ireland Back Together
As Brexit Pulls Britain Apart, It Could Bring Ireland Back Together
The latest proposed Brexit deal is deeply unpopular in Northern Ireland, where it will require a new customs border between the island and the rest of Great Britain. That could mean tariffs.
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The latest proposed Brexit deal is deeply unpopular in Northern Ireland, where it will require a new customs border between the island and the rest of Great Britain. That could mean tariffs.
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NPR News: In Afghanistan, Trump Announces Fresh Taliban Talks
In Afghanistan, Trump Announces Fresh Taliban Talks
President Trump made a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day, announcing that he believes the Taliban wants a cease-fire and that he is restarting peace talks with the group.
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President Trump made a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day, announcing that he believes the Taliban wants a cease-fire and that he is restarting peace talks with the group.
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NPR News: Canadians, Increasingly Diverse, Wonder If Hockey Can Shift To Match
Canadians, Increasingly Diverse, Wonder If Hockey Can Shift To Match
The suspension of a NHL coach for a past use of a racist slur is raising questions in Canada about the sport's ability to reflect the nation's increasingly multicultural makeup.
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The suspension of a NHL coach for a past use of a racist slur is raising questions in Canada about the sport's ability to reflect the nation's increasingly multicultural makeup.
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NPR News: Dozens Of Protesters Shot And Killed By Iraqi Security Forces
Dozens Of Protesters Shot And Killed By Iraqi Security Forces
Thursday was among the bloodiest days since protests resumed last month. More than 300 have been killed in that span. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to New York Times Baghdad bureau chief Alissa Rubin.
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Thursday was among the bloodiest days since protests resumed last month. More than 300 have been killed in that span. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to New York Times Baghdad bureau chief Alissa Rubin.
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NPR News: Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire
Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire
The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.
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The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.
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NPR News: When Militants Took Mecca: A Short Siege With An Immense Legacy
When Militants Took Mecca: A Short Siege With An Immense Legacy
Forty years ago, militants held one of Islam's holiest sites — Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque — and thousands of pilgrims hostage for two weeks. Though they failed, they shaped the future of the region.
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Forty years ago, militants held one of Islam's holiest sites — Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque — and thousands of pilgrims hostage for two weeks. Though they failed, they shaped the future of the region.
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NPR News: After Deadly Attacks On Ebola Responders, WHO Watches Congo Outbreak From Outside
After Deadly Attacks On Ebola Responders, WHO Watches Congo Outbreak From Outside
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dr. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization spokesperson in the Democratic Republic of Congo, about attacks in the country against health workers combating Ebola.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dr. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization spokesperson in the Democratic Republic of Congo, about attacks in the country against health workers combating Ebola.
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NPR News: As Brexit Pulls Britain Apart, It Could Bring Ireland Back Together
As Brexit Pulls Britain Apart, It Could Bring Ireland Back Together
The latest proposed Brexit deal is deeply unpopular in Northern Ireland, where it will require a new customs border between the island and the rest of Great Britain. That could mean tariffs.
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The latest proposed Brexit deal is deeply unpopular in Northern Ireland, where it will require a new customs border between the island and the rest of Great Britain. That could mean tariffs.
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NPR News: In Afghanistan, Trump Announces Fresh Taliban Talks
In Afghanistan, Trump Announces Fresh Taliban Talks
President Trump made a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day, announcing that he believes the Taliban wants a cease-fire and that he is restarting peace talks with the group.
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President Trump made a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day, announcing that he believes the Taliban wants a cease-fire and that he is restarting peace talks with the group.
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Thursday, 28 November 2019
NPR News: Protests In Iran Are About More Than A Spike In Gas Prices, Expert Says
Protests In Iran Are About More Than A Spike In Gas Prices, Expert Says
A hike in Iran's fuel prices sparked demonstrations but protests dwindled after a week-long Internet blackout. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Assal Rad of the National Iranian American Council.
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A hike in Iran's fuel prices sparked demonstrations but protests dwindled after a week-long Internet blackout. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Assal Rad of the National Iranian American Council.
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NPR News: Giuliani Says He Was 'Paid Zero' From Ukraine's Top Prosecutor
Giuliani Says He Was 'Paid Zero' From Ukraine's Top Prosecutor
The Washington Post reports Rudy Giuliani was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor as they sought damaging information on Democrats. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Matt Zapotosky.
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The Washington Post reports Rudy Giuliani was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor as they sought damaging information on Democrats. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Matt Zapotosky.
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NPR News: Trump Aims To Designate Mexican Drug Cartels As Terrorist Groups
Trump Aims To Designate Mexican Drug Cartels As Terrorist Groups
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former DEA special agent Jack Riley, about what the effects could be of President Trump's plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former DEA special agent Jack Riley, about what the effects could be of President Trump's plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
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NPR News: Protests In Iran Are About More Than A Spike In Gas Prices, Expert Says
Protests In Iran Are About More Than A Spike In Gas Prices, Expert Says
A hike in Iran's fuel prices sparked demonstrations but protests dwindled after a week-long Internet blackout. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Assal Rad of the National Iranian American Council.
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A hike in Iran's fuel prices sparked demonstrations but protests dwindled after a week-long Internet blackout. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Assal Rad of the National Iranian American Council.
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NPR News: Giuliani Says He Was 'Paid Zero' From Ukraine's Top Prosecutor
Giuliani Says He Was 'Paid Zero' From Ukraine's Top Prosecutor
The Washington Post reports Rudy Giuliani was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor as they sought damaging information on Democrats. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Matt Zapotosky.
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The Washington Post reports Rudy Giuliani was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor as they sought damaging information on Democrats. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Matt Zapotosky.
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NPR News: 'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger
'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger
It's hard to manage chronic conditions without a steady source of healthy food. That's why health care providers are setting up food pantries — right inside hospitals and clinics.
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It's hard to manage chronic conditions without a steady source of healthy food. That's why health care providers are setting up food pantries — right inside hospitals and clinics.
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NPR News: Fisheries And Fishermen Hard Hit By Decline Of Oysters On Gulf Coast
Fisheries And Fishermen Hard Hit By Decline Of Oysters On Gulf Coast
Record flooding on the Mississippi River sent too much fresh water into the Gulf of Mexico, killing oysters and crippling other seafood harvests that depend on salt water to survive.
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Record flooding on the Mississippi River sent too much fresh water into the Gulf of Mexico, killing oysters and crippling other seafood harvests that depend on salt water to survive.
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NPR News: Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving On The 4th Thursday Of November
Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving On The 4th Thursday Of November
There is an explanation, but you have to go back to things decreed by Presidents Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt (FDR, that is).
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There is an explanation, but you have to go back to things decreed by Presidents Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt (FDR, that is).
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NPR News: Probe Of Journalist's Killing Threatens To Topple Maltese Leadership
Probe Of Journalist's Killing Threatens To Topple Maltese Leadership
Investigations into the murder of a journalist in Malta have lead to the resignations of senior figures in the government, and the arrest of the prime minister's own chief of staff.
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Investigations into the murder of a journalist in Malta have lead to the resignations of senior figures in the government, and the arrest of the prime minister's own chief of staff.
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NPR News: Probe Of Journalist's Killing Threatens To Topple Maltese Leadership
Probe Of Journalist's Killing Threatens To Topple Maltese Leadership
Investigations into the murder of a journalist in Malta have lead to the resignations of senior figures in the government, and the arrest of the prime minister's own chief of staff.
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Investigations into the murder of a journalist in Malta have lead to the resignations of senior figures in the government, and the arrest of the prime minister's own chief of staff.
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Wednesday, 27 November 2019
NPR News: Trump Angers China By Signing Law Backing Hong Kong Protesters
Trump Angers China By Signing Law Backing Hong Kong Protesters
China summoned the U.S. ambassador and issued a sharp response over the legislation, which allows the U.S. to sanction individuals who violate Hong Kong residents' rights.
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China summoned the U.S. ambassador and issued a sharp response over the legislation, which allows the U.S. to sanction individuals who violate Hong Kong residents' rights.
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NPR News: Trump Angers China By Signing Law Backing Hong Kong Protesters
Trump Angers China By Signing Law Backing Hong Kong Protesters
China summoned the U.S. ambassador and issued a sharp response over the legislation, which allows the U.S. to sanction individuals who violate Hong Kong residents' rights.
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China summoned the U.S. ambassador and issued a sharp response over the legislation, which allows the U.S. to sanction individuals who violate Hong Kong residents' rights.
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NPR News: The Hold On Ukraine Aid: A Timeline Emerges From Impeachment Probe
The Hold On Ukraine Aid: A Timeline Emerges From Impeachment Probe
$400 million in security assistance to Ukraine was put on hold this past summer. But exactly how and when those events unfolded has been unclear.
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$400 million in security assistance to Ukraine was put on hold this past summer. But exactly how and when those events unfolded has been unclear.
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NPR News: The Hold On Ukraine Aid: A Timeline Emerges From Impeachment Probe
The Hold On Ukraine Aid: A Timeline Emerges From Impeachment Probe
$400 million in security assistance to Ukraine was put on hold this past summer. But exactly how and when those events unfolded has been unclear.
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$400 million in security assistance to Ukraine was put on hold this past summer. But exactly how and when those events unfolded has been unclear.
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NPR News: New Report Says U.S. Lacked Technology To Account for Separated Families
New Report Says U.S. Lacked Technology To Account for Separated Families
The report says the administration planned to separate as many as 26,000 children under the "zero tolerance" policy. More than 5,000 children were separated before it was ended by a judge.
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The report says the administration planned to separate as many as 26,000 children under the "zero tolerance" policy. More than 5,000 children were separated before it was ended by a judge.
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NPR News: William Ruckelshaus, Who Defied Nixon In 'Saturday Night Massacre,' Has Died At 87
William Ruckelshaus, Who Defied Nixon In 'Saturday Night Massacre,' Has Died At 87
Ruckelshaus was a moderate Republican who held several posts in the Nixon administration. His loyalty to Nixon had its limits.
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Ruckelshaus was a moderate Republican who held several posts in the Nixon administration. His loyalty to Nixon had its limits.
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NPR News: Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate's Sake
Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate's Sake
Carbon emissions from global air travel are rising fast, and U.S. passengers make up largest share. But some people are vowing not to fly at all, motivated by guilt and concern for the environment.
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Carbon emissions from global air travel are rising fast, and U.S. passengers make up largest share. But some people are vowing not to fly at all, motivated by guilt and concern for the environment.
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NPR News: 'Bomb Cyclone' Whips Through The West As Winter Storms Snarl Thanksgiving Travel
'Bomb Cyclone' Whips Through The West As Winter Storms Snarl Thanksgiving Travel
Inclement weather sure has a knack for bad timing. On the eve of Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel periods of the year, high winds and heavy snow are buffeting places from Oregon to New England.
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Inclement weather sure has a knack for bad timing. On the eve of Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel periods of the year, high winds and heavy snow are buffeting places from Oregon to New England.
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NPR News: Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School Shooting — But This Method Could
Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School Shooting — But This Method Could
Active shooter drills are one way schools prepare for possible shootings. Now a new report underlines a method for prevention: threat assessment, along with social and emotional support for students.
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Active shooter drills are one way schools prepare for possible shootings. Now a new report underlines a method for prevention: threat assessment, along with social and emotional support for students.
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NPR News: The Camp Fire Burned Their Home, But Strong Family Ties Kept Them In Paradise
The Camp Fire Burned Their Home, But Strong Family Ties Kept Them In Paradise
The wildfire destroyed 11,000 homes, and the Issacs' house is one of the first on their street to be rebuilt. They committed to staying in Paradise, Calif., because of their jobs and growing family.
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The wildfire destroyed 11,000 homes, and the Issacs' house is one of the first on their street to be rebuilt. They committed to staying in Paradise, Calif., because of their jobs and growing family.
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NPR News: U.S. Protests Thailand's Plan To Ban 3 Pesticides
U.S. Protests Thailand's Plan To Ban 3 Pesticides
Thailand will ban three popular pesticides starting Sunday over public health concerns. Many farmers aren't happy. The U.S. government is urging Thai officials to reconsider.
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Thailand will ban three popular pesticides starting Sunday over public health concerns. Many farmers aren't happy. The U.S. government is urging Thai officials to reconsider.
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NPR News: U.S. Protests Thailand's Plan To Ban 3 Pesticides
U.S. Protests Thailand's Plan To Ban 3 Pesticides
Thailand will ban three popular pesticides starting Sunday over public health concerns. Many farmers aren't happy. The U.S. government is urging Thai officials to reconsider.
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Thailand will ban three popular pesticides starting Sunday over public health concerns. Many farmers aren't happy. The U.S. government is urging Thai officials to reconsider.
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NPR News: Upcoming U.K. Election: Johnson And Corbyn Emphasize Different Issues
Upcoming U.K. Election: Johnson And Corbyn Emphasize Different Issues
The Conservative Party in Britain wants December's election to be about Brexit. But the opposition Labour Party is offering voters an alternative, a socialist overhaul of the economy.
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The Conservative Party in Britain wants December's election to be about Brexit. But the opposition Labour Party is offering voters an alternative, a socialist overhaul of the economy.
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NPR News: Upcoming U.K. Election: Johnson And Corbyn Emphasize Different Issues
Upcoming U.K. Election: Johnson And Corbyn Emphasize Different Issues
The Conservative Party in Britain wants December's election to be about Brexit. But the opposition Labour Party is offering voters an alternative, a socialist overhaul of the economy.
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The Conservative Party in Britain wants December's election to be about Brexit. But the opposition Labour Party is offering voters an alternative, a socialist overhaul of the economy.
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NPR News: Inside An ISIS Detention Camp In Northern Syria
Inside An ISIS Detention Camp In Northern Syria
NPR has gained access to an ISIS detention camp in Syria. Kurdish forces are trying to secure thousands of prisoners while dealing with threats from Turkey, Russia and the Syrian government.
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NPR has gained access to an ISIS detention camp in Syria. Kurdish forces are trying to secure thousands of prisoners while dealing with threats from Turkey, Russia and the Syrian government.
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NPR News: Inside An ISIS Detention Camp In Northern Syria
Inside An ISIS Detention Camp In Northern Syria
NPR has gained access to an ISIS detention camp in Syria. Kurdish forces are trying to secure thousands of prisoners while dealing with threats from Turkey, Russia and the Syrian government.
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NPR has gained access to an ISIS detention camp in Syria. Kurdish forces are trying to secure thousands of prisoners while dealing with threats from Turkey, Russia and the Syrian government.
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NPR News: Confusion In The Kitchen? Thanksgiving Helplines Are Just A Call Away
Confusion In The Kitchen? Thanksgiving Helplines Are Just A Call Away
Expert-staffed hotlines by companies including Butterball, Ocean Spray and Betty Crocker help thousands of home cooks each holiday season.
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Expert-staffed hotlines by companies including Butterball, Ocean Spray and Betty Crocker help thousands of home cooks each holiday season.
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NPR News: Email Trail On Citizenship Question Is Longer Than Trump Officials Said
Email Trail On Citizenship Question Is Longer Than Trump Officials Said
The Justice Department told a court it has realized there are more internal documents it says it inadvertently failed to disclose before the lawsuits over the now-blocked citizenship question ended.
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The Justice Department told a court it has realized there are more internal documents it says it inadvertently failed to disclose before the lawsuits over the now-blocked citizenship question ended.
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Tuesday, 26 November 2019
NPR News: 737 Max Scandal Cuts Boeing's Once Rock-Solid Image
737 Max Scandal Cuts Boeing's Once Rock-Solid Image
Boeing is grappling with more than just fixing the technical problems with its 737 Max planes. Two crashes of the new plane have undermined trust in the aircraft manufacturer.
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Boeing is grappling with more than just fixing the technical problems with its 737 Max planes. Two crashes of the new plane have undermined trust in the aircraft manufacturer.
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NPR News: Santa Barbara County Fire Burns 4,200 Acres, Threatens Thousands Of Homes
Santa Barbara County Fire Burns 4,200 Acres, Threatens Thousands Of Homes
Dry vegetation and high winds combine again in a potentially dangerous southern California fire. But firefighters could get help from an approaching rain storm.
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Dry vegetation and high winds combine again in a potentially dangerous southern California fire. But firefighters could get help from an approaching rain storm.
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NPR News: China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Reports Say
China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Reports Say
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks New York Times reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks New York Times reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.
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NPR News: A 'Weak State' Threatens Democracy, William Burns Writes In 'The Atlantic'
A 'Weak State' Threatens Democracy, William Burns Writes In 'The Atlantic'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Deputy Secretary of State William Burns on the threat of what he calls a "weak state" — where institutions of diplomacy are being hollowed out.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Deputy Secretary of State William Burns on the threat of what he calls a "weak state" — where institutions of diplomacy are being hollowed out.
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NPR News: China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Reports Say
China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Reports Say
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks New York Times reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks New York Times reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.
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NPR News: China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Report Say
China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Report Say
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks "New York Times" reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks "New York Times" reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.
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NPR News: Anti-Government Demonstrations Continue In Colombia
Anti-Government Demonstrations Continue In Colombia
Protesters in Colombia took to the streets for a fifth straight Monday, angry over economic issues, police violence and corruption. It is the latest Latin American nation to experience unrest.
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Protesters in Colombia took to the streets for a fifth straight Monday, angry over economic issues, police violence and corruption. It is the latest Latin American nation to experience unrest.
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NPR News: How Are The Impeachment Hearings Being Perceived In Russia?
How Are The Impeachment Hearings Being Perceived In Russia?
President Trump and some Republicans have used a debunked conspiracy theory that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered with the 2016 election. How are the impeachment hearings being perceived in Russia?
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President Trump and some Republicans have used a debunked conspiracy theory that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered with the 2016 election. How are the impeachment hearings being perceived in Russia?
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NPR News: After Complaints, BYU-Idaho Reverses Medicaid Decision
After Complaints, BYU-Idaho Reverses Medicaid Decision
Brigham Young University-Idaho faced a backlash after it introduced a policy barring students from using Medicaid to meet requirements for health coverage to enroll. The policy has been reversed.
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Brigham Young University-Idaho faced a backlash after it introduced a policy barring students from using Medicaid to meet requirements for health coverage to enroll. The policy has been reversed.
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NPR News: As 2020 Approaches, Some Experienced Election Officials Head To The Exits
As 2020 Approaches, Some Experienced Election Officials Head To The Exits
A number of top election officials won't be around next year. Some are retiring after long careers, but others are feeling the strain of an increasingly demanding and politicized job.
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A number of top election officials won't be around next year. Some are retiring after long careers, but others are feeling the strain of an increasingly demanding and politicized job.
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NPR News: China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Report Say
China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Report Say
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks "New York Times" reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks "New York Times" reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.
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NPR News: Anti-Government Demonstrations Continue In Colombia
Anti-Government Demonstrations Continue In Colombia
Protesters in Colombia took to the streets for a fifth straight Monday, angry over economic issues, police violence and corruption. It is the latest Latin American nation to experience unrest.
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Protesters in Colombia took to the streets for a fifth straight Monday, angry over economic issues, police violence and corruption. It is the latest Latin American nation to experience unrest.
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NPR News: How Are The Impeachment Hearings Being Perceived In Russia?
How Are The Impeachment Hearings Being Perceived In Russia?
President Trump and some Republicans have used a debunked conspiracy theory that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered with the 2016 election. How are the impeachment hearings being perceived in Russia?
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President Trump and some Republicans have used a debunked conspiracy theory that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered with the 2016 election. How are the impeachment hearings being perceived in Russia?
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NPR News: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Rising, U.N. Report Says
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Rising, U.N. Report Says
A United Nations report warns that greenhouse gas emissions from the world's largest economies must drop dramatically in the next decade to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
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A United Nations report warns that greenhouse gas emissions from the world's largest economies must drop dramatically in the next decade to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
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NPR News: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Rising, U.N. Report Says
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Rising, U.N. Report Says
A United Nations report warns that greenhouse gas emissions from the world's largest economies must drop dramatically in the next decade to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
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A United Nations report warns that greenhouse gas emissions from the world's largest economies must drop dramatically in the next decade to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
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Monday, 25 November 2019
NPR News: Trump Signs Law Making Cruelty To Animals A Federal Crime
Trump Signs Law Making Cruelty To Animals A Federal Crime
Congress, wrought by division on many fronts, united to pass a bill making animal cruelty a federal felony. President Trump signed it into law on Monday.
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Congress, wrought by division on many fronts, united to pass a bill making animal cruelty a federal felony. President Trump signed it into law on Monday.
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NPR News: Chinese Woman Convicted Of Trespassing At Mar-A-Lago Sentenced To 8 Months In Jail
Chinese Woman Convicted Of Trespassing At Mar-A-Lago Sentenced To 8 Months In Jail
When she was first arrested, there was speculation Yujing Zhang might be a foreign spy but she was never charged with espionage.
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When she was first arrested, there was speculation Yujing Zhang might be a foreign spy but she was never charged with espionage.
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NPR News: U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Release Of Trump's Tax Records
U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Release Of Trump's Tax Records
In a brief one-page notice, the high court gives the president's legal team time to convince the justices to hear arguments overturning lower courts' ruling allowing the release of his tax records.
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In a brief one-page notice, the high court gives the president's legal team time to convince the justices to hear arguments overturning lower courts' ruling allowing the release of his tax records.
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NPR News: Why Cash Aid Distributions Have A Beneficial Ripple Effect
Why Cash Aid Distributions Have A Beneficial Ripple Effect
Research suggests the most effective way to help poor people can be to give them no strings attached cash. A new study finds even neighbors who don't get the aid benefit from a big ripple effect.
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Research suggests the most effective way to help poor people can be to give them no strings attached cash. A new study finds even neighbors who don't get the aid benefit from a big ripple effect.
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NPR News: Why Cash Aid Distributions Have A Beneficial Ripple Effect
Why Cash Aid Distributions Have A Beneficial Ripple Effect
Research suggests the most effective way to help poor people can be to give them no strings attached cash. A new study finds even neighbors who don't get the aid benefit from a big ripple effect.
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Research suggests the most effective way to help poor people can be to give them no strings attached cash. A new study finds even neighbors who don't get the aid benefit from a big ripple effect.
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NPR News: Egyptian Government Raids Independent News Outlet
Egyptian Government Raids Independent News Outlet
Egyptian authorities raided and shut down a news organization critical of the country's government. It's part of a crackdown that has seen websites closed and thousands of activists jailed.
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Egyptian authorities raided and shut down a news organization critical of the country's government. It's part of a crackdown that has seen websites closed and thousands of activists jailed.
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NPR News: In Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Candidates Make Gains In Election
In Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Candidates Make Gains In Election
After months of protests, pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong appeared on course to make major gains in local elections on Sunday — in what many activists are calling a rebuke of Beijing.
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After months of protests, pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong appeared on course to make major gains in local elections on Sunday — in what many activists are calling a rebuke of Beijing.
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NPR News: Egyptian Government Raids Independent News Outlet
Egyptian Government Raids Independent News Outlet
Egyptian authorities raided and shut down a news organization critical of the country's government. It's part of a crackdown that has seen websites closed and thousands of activists jailed.
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Egyptian authorities raided and shut down a news organization critical of the country's government. It's part of a crackdown that has seen websites closed and thousands of activists jailed.
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NPR News: In Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Candidates Make Gains In Election
In Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Candidates Make Gains In Election
After months of protests, pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong appeared on course to make major gains in local elections on Sunday — in what many activists are calling a rebuke of Beijing.
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After months of protests, pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong appeared on course to make major gains in local elections on Sunday — in what many activists are calling a rebuke of Beijing.
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NPR News: Investigation: There's A Ban On Isolated Timeouts In Illinois Schools
Investigation: There's A Ban On Isolated Timeouts In Illinois Schools
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jennifer Smith of the Chicago Tribune about the investigation, along with ProPublica, into the seclusion of Illinois children alone behind locked doors.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jennifer Smith of the Chicago Tribune about the investigation, along with ProPublica, into the seclusion of Illinois children alone behind locked doors.
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NPR News: Leaked Documents Offer A Peek Inside China's Detention Of Uighurs
Leaked Documents Offer A Peek Inside China's Detention Of Uighurs
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to China expert Adrian Zenz about the documents which provide a look at the Chinese government's crackdown on ethnic minorities in the country's Xinjiang province.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to China expert Adrian Zenz about the documents which provide a look at the Chinese government's crackdown on ethnic minorities in the country's Xinjiang province.
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NPR News: Leaked Documents Offer A Peek Inside China's Detention Of Uighurs
Leaked Documents Offer A Peek Inside China's Detention Of Uighurs
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to China expert Adrian Zenz about the documents which provide a look at the Chinese government's crackdown on ethnic minorities in the country's Xinjiang province.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to China expert Adrian Zenz about the documents which provide a look at the Chinese government's crackdown on ethnic minorities in the country's Xinjiang province.
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NPR News: Leaked Documents Offer A Peak Inside China's Detention Of Uighurs
Leaked Documents Offer A Peak Inside China's Detention Of Uighurs
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to China expert Adrian Zenz about the documents which provide a look at the Chinese government's crackdown on ethnic minorities in the country's Xinjiang province.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to China expert Adrian Zenz about the documents which provide a look at the Chinese government's crackdown on ethnic minorities in the country's Xinjiang province.
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NPR News: School Officials In Colorado Aim To Stop A Fast-Moving Outbreak
School Officials In Colorado Aim To Stop A Fast-Moving Outbreak
Health investigators in the state suspect norovirus is responsible for hundreds of cases of a gastrointestinal illness. One school district has already closed, and another may soon follow.
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Health investigators in the state suspect norovirus is responsible for hundreds of cases of a gastrointestinal illness. One school district has already closed, and another may soon follow.
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NPR News: News Brief: SEAL Case, Bloomberg Candidacy, Hong Kong Election
News Brief: SEAL Case, Bloomberg Candidacy, Hong Kong Election
The Navy secretary is forced out over a SEAL case. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is officially running for president. And, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement gains in regional elections.
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The Navy secretary is forced out over a SEAL case. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is officially running for president. And, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement gains in regional elections.
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NPR News: News Brief: SEAL Case, Bloomberg Candidacy, Hong Kong Election
News Brief: SEAL Case, Bloomberg Candidacy, Hong Kong Election
The Navy secretary is forced out over a SEAL case. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is officially running for president. And, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement gains in regional elections.
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The Navy secretary is forced out over a SEAL case. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is officially running for president. And, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement gains in regional elections.
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NPR News: Forgiving Student Debt Would Boost Economy
Forgiving Student Debt Would Boost Economy
Democratic presidential candidates want to obliterate student debt. Economists say that could help with income inequality. But it would come with a big price tag and risks.
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Democratic presidential candidates want to obliterate student debt. Economists say that could help with income inequality. But it would come with a big price tag and risks.
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NPR News: Regulators Allege Christian-Based Health Care Provider Broke State, Federal Rules
Regulators Allege Christian-Based Health Care Provider Broke State, Federal Rules
Health care sharing ministries offer consumers an alternative to traditional insurance, and people are drawn to their lower premiums. But one company is accused of selling illegal insurance products.
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Health care sharing ministries offer consumers an alternative to traditional insurance, and people are drawn to their lower premiums. But one company is accused of selling illegal insurance products.
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NPR News: Small But Powerful, New Hampshire Grips Its Primary Spot. But Does It Matter?
Small But Powerful, New Hampshire Grips Its Primary Spot. But Does It Matter?
A long-established tradition maintains the state holds the first-in-the-nation primary. But a changing landscape puts its relevance at risk like never before.
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A long-established tradition maintains the state holds the first-in-the-nation primary. But a changing landscape puts its relevance at risk like never before.
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Sunday, 24 November 2019
NPR News: Schiff: Impeachment Report Now Being Written, But More Hearings Still Possible
Schiff: Impeachment Report Now Being Written, But More Hearings Still Possible
Rep. Adam Schiff says an impeachment report will soon be sent to the Judiciary Committee, which may draft articles of impeachment. But additional witnesses may still appear before lawmakers.
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Rep. Adam Schiff says an impeachment report will soon be sent to the Judiciary Committee, which may draft articles of impeachment. But additional witnesses may still appear before lawmakers.
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NPR News: Pro-democracy Candidates Make Election Gains In Statement To Beijing
Pro-democracy Candidates Make Election Gains In Statement To Beijing
The city reported that more than 2.9 million people voted, a turnout rate of more than 71%. More people voted in Sunday's local election than any election in Hong Kong to date.
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The city reported that more than 2.9 million people voted, a turnout rate of more than 71%. More people voted in Sunday's local election than any election in Hong Kong to date.
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NPR News: Pro-democracy Candidates Make Election Gains In Statement To Beijing
Pro-democracy Candidates Make Election Gains In Statement To Beijing
The city reported that more than 2.9 million people voted, a turnout rate of more than 71%. More people voted in Sunday's local election than any election in Hong Kong to date.
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The city reported that more than 2.9 million people voted, a turnout rate of more than 71%. More people voted in Sunday's local election than any election in Hong Kong to date.
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NPR News: Domestic Violence In Muslim Communities
Domestic Violence In Muslim Communities
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Huffington Post reporter Rowaida Abdelaziz about her report about the challenges Muslim women face as survivors of domestic violence.
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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Huffington Post reporter Rowaida Abdelaziz about her report about the challenges Muslim women face as survivors of domestic violence.
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NPR News: Why Mumbai Needs More Mangroves
Why Mumbai Needs More Mangroves
Mumbai's mangroves — a defense against floods and climate change — are endangered by urbanization. But a forest ranger is educating citizens on the value of the trees, hoping to save them.
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Mumbai's mangroves — a defense against floods and climate change — are endangered by urbanization. But a forest ranger is educating citizens on the value of the trees, hoping to save them.
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NPR News: The German View On The Impeachment Inquiry
The German View On The Impeachment Inquiry
Some key figures in the impeachment inquiry are involved in European policy. And Germans are watching warily — they face political uncertainty as Chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure nears its end.
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Some key figures in the impeachment inquiry are involved in European policy. And Germans are watching warily — they face political uncertainty as Chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure nears its end.
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NPR News: Row, Row, Row Your Boat To Antarctica
Row, Row, Row Your Boat To Antarctica
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speak with adventurer Colin O'Brady, who is planning to row from Cape Horn at the tip of South America to Antarctica next month.
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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speak with adventurer Colin O'Brady, who is planning to row from Cape Horn at the tip of South America to Antarctica next month.
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NPR News: Supporters React To Netanyahu's Indictment
Supporters React To Netanyahu's Indictment
Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are trying to digest the news that their longtime leader has been indicted.
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Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are trying to digest the news that their longtime leader has been indicted.
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NPR News: Voters Turn Out In Record Numbers In Hong Kong
Voters Turn Out In Record Numbers In Hong Kong
Hong Kong's district elections are drawing out large crowds and are seen as a referendum on government handling of ongoing protests.
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Hong Kong's district elections are drawing out large crowds and are seen as a referendum on government handling of ongoing protests.
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NPR News: Why Mumbai Needs More Mangroves
Why Mumbai Needs More Mangroves
Mumbai's mangroves — a defense against floods and climate change — are endangered by urbanization. But a forest ranger is educating citizens on the value of the trees, hoping to save them.
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Mumbai's mangroves — a defense against floods and climate change — are endangered by urbanization. But a forest ranger is educating citizens on the value of the trees, hoping to save them.
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NPR News: The German View On The Impeachment Inquiry
The German View On The Impeachment Inquiry
Some key figures in the impeachment inquiry are involved in European policy. And Germans are watching warily — they face political uncertainty as Chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure nears its end.
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Some key figures in the impeachment inquiry are involved in European policy. And Germans are watching warily — they face political uncertainty as Chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure nears its end.
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NPR News: Row, Row, Row Your Boat To Antarctica
Row, Row, Row Your Boat To Antarctica
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speak with adventurer Colin O'Brady, who is planning to row from Cape Horn at the tip of South America to Antarctica next month.
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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speak with adventurer Colin O'Brady, who is planning to row from Cape Horn at the tip of South America to Antarctica next month.
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NPR News: Supporters React To Netanyahu's Indictment
Supporters React To Netanyahu's Indictment
Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are trying to digest the news that their longtime leader has been indicted.
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Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are trying to digest the news that their longtime leader has been indicted.
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NPR News: Voters Turn Out In Record Numbers In Hong Kong
Voters Turn Out In Record Numbers In Hong Kong
Hong Kong's district elections are drawing out large crowds and are seen as a referendum on government handling of ongoing protests.
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Hong Kong's district elections are drawing out large crowds and are seen as a referendum on government handling of ongoing protests.
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NPR News: Greenland Is Not For Sale. But It Has The Rare Earth Minerals America Wants
Greenland Is Not For Sale. But It Has The Rare Earth Minerals America Wants
The Arctic island has a wealth of rare earth resources that the U.S. has labeled as essential to national defense.
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The Arctic island has a wealth of rare earth resources that the U.S. has labeled as essential to national defense.
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NPR News: Greenland Is Not For Sale. But It Has The Rare Earth Minerals America Wants
Greenland Is Not For Sale. But It Has The Rare Earth Minerals America Wants
The Arctic island has a wealth of rare earth resources that the U.S. has labeled as essential to national defense.
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The Arctic island has a wealth of rare earth resources that the U.S. has labeled as essential to national defense.
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NPR News: Hong Kong Voters Turn Out For Biggest Election In City's History
Hong Kong Voters Turn Out For Biggest Election In City's History
The elections are seen as a referendum on popular support for ongoing anti-government protests that are now in their sixth month. Record numbers of people have voted.
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The elections are seen as a referendum on popular support for ongoing anti-government protests that are now in their sixth month. Record numbers of people have voted.
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NPR News: Hong Kong Voters Turn Out For Biggest Election In City's History
Hong Kong Voters Turn Out For Biggest Election In City's History
The elections are seen as a referendum on popular support for ongoing anti-government protests that are now in their sixth month. Record numbers of people have voted.
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The elections are seen as a referendum on popular support for ongoing anti-government protests that are now in their sixth month. Record numbers of people have voted.
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Saturday, 23 November 2019
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